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5 years on from the tsunami
On March 11th 2016, it was exactly five years since the earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan's northern coast. To mark this anniversary, this March at Inside Japan Tours is all about Tohoku: looking back on its troubles, celebrating its charms, and taking stock of how far the region has come in the past five years.
To read all about this beautiful region, including first-hand accounts of the disaster and recovery, visit our dedicated tsunami page:
The Japan Tsunami 5 Years On
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01/06/2009
Japan ease past Belgium to claim Kirin Cup
Japan have beaten Belgium 4-0 to claim the Kirin Cup.
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29/05/2009
Haruki Murakami releases eagerly-awaited 'secret' novel
Acclaimed author Haruki Murakami has release his secretive new novel 1Q84.
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29/05/2009
Japanese university uses iPhones as anti-truancy measure
Students at a Tokyo university are being given free iPhones to monitor attendance.
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29/05/2009
Tokyo Olympic bid to seek support of crown prince
Tokyo's Olympic committee will appeal to the Japanese crown prince to publically support its 2016 bid.
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28/05/2009
Digital Kurosawa archive launched in Japan
An online archive of Akira Kurosawa memorabilia has been launched.
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28/05/2009
Japanese scientists create fluorescent monkeys for genetic research
Japanese scientists have bred fluorescent monkeys to further the study of genetic disease.
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28/05/2009
Japanese retail sales continue to tumble
The Japanese retail sector has reported decreased sales for the eighth consecutive month.
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27/05/2009
Ishikawa to miss US Open
Ryo Ishikawa will not play in the US Open after performing poorly in the qualifying event.
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27/05/2009
Blue Samurai crush Chile
Japan cruised to a 4-0 victory in their Kirin Cup clash against Chile on Wednesday.
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27/05/2009
Export figures provide positive news for Japan
Japan's exports grew in April, but remain well below the level of 12 months ago.
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26/05/2009
Bank of Japan forecasts possible end of recession
Japan's recession may be close to an end.
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26/05/2009
Haircut hits headlines ahead of football friendly
Tomoaki Makino's new hairstyle is the subject of much discussion in Japan.
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22/05/2009
Tokyo String Quartet to perform in Sapporo
The Tokyo String Quartet will be among the performers at this year's Pacific Music Festival in Sapporo, Japan.
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22/05/2009
Japanese top life expectancy table
Japanese women enjoy the highest life expectancy of females across the world, new statistics show.
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22/05/2009
Record breaker aims for space
A Japanese engineer who broke the world record for the longest flight of a paper aeroplane wants to take his passion to another whole level.
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21/05/2009
Marines fans want Bobby V to stay
Chiba Lotte Marines fans are using silence and huge signs to show their support for their team's manager.
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21/05/2009
Osaka firms 'braced for economic slump'
Businesses in Osaka are better equipped than most to ride out the storms of the current economic crisis, one expert has claimed.
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21/05/2009
Tokyo Motor Show loses exhibitors
Economic factors have led to Porche and Maserati withdrawing from this year's Tokyo Motor Show.
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20/05/2009
Tokyo research unit established by Nestle
Global food firm Nestle has launched a new research unit in Tokyo as part of its plans to advance nutrition research in Japan.
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20/05/2009
Schools shut in swine flu prevention measures
More than 4,000 educational institutions in Japan have been shut as a result of swine flu, new reports state.
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20/05/2009
Harajuku boasts 'best burgers'
Visitors can find Tokyo's best hamburgers - with a local twist - in the fashionable district of Harajuku, if one writer is to be believed.
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20/05/2009
Yokohama F Marinos move for Nakamura
One of Japan's biggest football stars could be returning to the J-League after Yokohama F Marinos confirmed they have begun moves to re-sign Shunsuke Nakamura.
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20/05/2009
Kawasaki Frontale to face Gamba Osaka after home defeat
Kawasaki Frontale will face Gamba Osaka in the first knockout round of the 2009 Asian Champions League after slipping to defeat in their final group match.
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20/05/2009
Mazda ends production cuts
Mazda has announced that it plans to resume full production at its Japanese plants from next month.
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19/05/2009
Japan 'should set example' in swine flu response
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Japan to set an example for the rest of the world in how it deals with the swine flu outbreak.
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19/05/2009
Ura-Nihon "a hitchhiker's paradise"
The area of Japan known as Ura-Nihon is a "hitchhiker's paradise" and perfect for those who like meeting new people, one travel writer states.
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19/05/2009
Japanese banks look to agriculture for growth
Japanese banks are considering agribusiness as an opportunity to grow their funds, it has emerged.
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18/05/2009
Shares in mask makers up as swine flu hits Japan
Japanese mask makers performed well in the financial markets over the weekend as the swine flu outbreak hit the country.
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18/05/2009
Toyota targets 10,000 Prius sales a month
Toyota has set itself the target of selling 10,000 units of its third-generation Prius model every month in Japan.
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15/05/2009
Japan sends aid to Sri Lanka
Hundreds of tents are among the humanitarian assistance being delivered to Sri Lanka by the Japanese government, it has emerged.
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14/05/2009
Google responds to Street View privacy complaints
Complaints over privacy have prompted Google to retake photographs for its Street View service in Japan.
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14/05/2009
Victory for Asashoryu at Grand Summer Basho
Sumo wrestler Asashoryu has recovered from defeat earlier this week to beat Takekaze at the Summer Grand Sumo tournament.
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14/05/2009
First Shogun to be honoured at Nikko Shrine
The annual procession to commemorate the first Shogun in Japan, Tokugawa Ieyasu, is to take place at the Toshogu Shrine in Nikko on Sunday (May 17th).
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14/05/2009
Manga character enlisted to promote city
The hometown of celebrated manga illustrator Osamu Tezuka is to be promoted by one of his most well-known creations.
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13/05/2009
Hitachi reveals 787bn yen loss
Japanese electronics maker Hitachi has revealed a net loss of more than 787 billion yen (£5.41 billion).
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13/05/2009
Kyoto visitor numbers exceed 50 million
Over 50 million tourists visited the Japanese city of Kyoto last year, new figures have revealed.
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12/05/2009
Hakata Gion Tamakasa Festival in Fukuoka
Visitors to the Japanese city of Fukuoka between July 1st and 15th will be able to enjoy the annual spectacle of the Hakata Gion Tamakasa Festival.
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12/05/2009
Ishikawa invited to PGA Championship
Ryo Ishikawa, Japan's teenage golfing sensation, is to take part in the Professional Golf Association (PGA) Championship.
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11/05/2009
Japan's opposition leader to resign
Ichiro Ozawa is to resign as the leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) amid a political funding scandal.
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11/05/2009
Mongolian sumo wrestler wins second match
Hakuho, the Mongolian grand champion, has clinched his second victory at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
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08/05/2009
Japan to launch tourism database
Japan is to launch a database of people overseas who are interested in visiting the country, it has emerged.
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08/05/2009
Japan bids to host Rugby World Cup
Japan has submitted a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2015 or 2019, it been revealed.
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07/05/2009
Visit the Iris Flower Festival
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to descend on the Japanese town of Itako for the annual Iris Flower Festival.
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07/05/2009
Conveyor sushi trade 'booming'
Despite the impact of the economic downturn on people's disposable income, Japan's conveyor sushi restaurants are doing booming trade.
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06/05/2009
Japanese chanson singer Hideo Ko dies
Hideo Ko, the Japanese singer famous for pioneering the chanson form of French singing, has died of pneumonia at the age of 90.
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06/05/2009
Hiroshima and Nagasaki back Obama anti-nuclear stance
The mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have thrown their full support behind US president Barack Obama's call for a world free of nuclear weapons.
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05/05/2009
Wild horse racing in Japan
Holidaymakers visiting Japan in July will be able to witness a tenth-century spectacle in Soma City.
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05/05/2009
Sumo wrestler granted permanent residency
Asashoryu, the Mongolian sumo grand champion, has been given permission to live permanently in Japan, it has emerged.
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01/05/2009
Japanese workers celebrate May Day
Thousands of people have gathered in Tokyo today (May 1st) for the annual May Day celebrations.
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01/05/2009
Food fair kicks off in Osaka
A food fair has begun in the Japanese city of Osaka.
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30/04/2009
Boost for Japanese economy
Japan's economy received a boost this week as new figures revealed that industrial output rose during March.
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30/04/2009
A festival of fire in Shingu
Visitors to Japan will be able to experience a spectacular fire festival in July.
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30/04/2009
Japan steps up pig quarantine controls
Japan has introduced an inspection system for all pigs imported into the country in the wake of the outbreak of swine influenza across the world.
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29/04/2009
Japan honours Clint Eastwood
Veteran Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood has been named as one of the foreign recipients of Japan's annual spring honours.
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29/04/2009
Japanese premier arrives in Beijing
Taro Aso, the prime minister of Japan, has arrived in the Chinese capital Beijing on an official trip.
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29/04/2009
Travel back in time at Mifune Matsuri
Next month sees the annual festival of Mifune Matsuri take place in the Japanese city of Arashiyama.
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28/04/2009
La Folle Journee in Japan
Today (April 28th) sees the start of the La Folle Journee classical musical gala in Japan.
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28/04/2009
Japan suspends Mexican visa-entry
Japan has announced it is to suspend visa-entry for Mexican nationals attempting to enter the country.
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28/04/2009
Poker players gear up for Japanese championship
Around 1,000 people are expected to take part in the All Japan Poker Championship (AJPC), which begins next month.
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27/04/2009
Car production rises in Japan
Japan's largest car manufacturers have seen an increase in vehicle production for the first time since the downturn in the market began, it has emerged.
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